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Strait of Hormuz as a “strategic equaliser.” “It allows Iran to signal that pressure on Iran will not remain confined to Iran,” Farzanegan, who also serves as a research fellow at the Hamburg Institute
Strait of Hormuz open after Iran war.” Earlier this month, The Independent reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer risked US President Donald Trump’s wrath as he “refuses to let US use UK bases
conflict. Iran's grip on the vital waterway has jolted the world economy and spiked fuel prices far beyond the Middle East. The ongoing instability in the region comes as U.S. President Donald Trump
conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. But Trump credited the intervention of leaders including Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for changing his mind. “I have
conflict could soon be over buoyed international markets. The report by shipping data firm Lloyd's List Intelligence that Iran has established a new government agency to approve transit and collect tolls from shipping
importance to us. Then, over a reasonable time span, between 30 to 60 days, details are discussed and ultimately a final agreement is reached." He said the Strait of Hormuz is among the topics discussed
important oil corridor again and that it could not blackmail the US with such a move. ## What is happening in the strait right now? Lloyd’s List, a maritime firm, said traffic in the Straight
conflict and securing safe passage for shipping through the strait should be obtainable, officials said. “Our priority is that they announce a permanent end to war and the rest of the issues could be thrashed
conflict in the Middle East. There are now concerns that unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, there could be physical shortages in some areas in the coming months. Many airlines have already pushed
important issue in China-US relations”, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning posted on X on Thursday. “If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability. Otherwise, the two countries will have
strait of Hormuz strangled the flow of oil and gas from the Gulf to the global markets. It pumped 2.31m barrels of oil equivalent a day in the first quarter, according to its latest
conflict in the Middle East is now further weighing on the industry by causing increased business uncertainty and higher costs. Tim Moore, the economics director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, which compiles
imported](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/why-is-asia-so-reliant-middle-eastern-oil-2026-03-04/) more than 14m barrels a day of crude Middle Eastern oil in 2025. Traffic in the strait of Hormuz, a major waterway for oil vessels, has plunged. Since
strait of Hormuz has began to push up inflation around the world. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures showed the rate of inflation in the UK [rose to 3.3% in March](https://www.theguardian.com
import and export business, and the digital sector. "You can see it from the emptiness of the metro," posted one user on X. "You can see it from the abundance of parking spaces near
conflict traffic patterns. “Given the Iranian indications that mines have been laid in parts of the Strait of Hormuz, a mine clearance effort will most likely be needed to fully reopen the Strait,” Larsen said
important ecosystem functions, including retention of groundwater. War also creates hazards beyond fossil fuels themselves. Bombardment pulverises buildings, roads and industrial sites, releasing dust laced with silica, heavy metals, and other toxins into
strait,” he said. ## Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ Bessent also noted that China and Russia have vetoed efforts to condemn the Iranian blockade of Hormuz at the United Nations Security Council. Beijing and Moscow had blocked
conflicting parties through Pakistani mediation. Since then, armed hostilities have largely subsided, but a durable peace agreement remains elusive, with both the US and Iran dissatisfied with each other’s proposed terms. A major point
Strait of Hormuz – a crisis that has rattled global energy markets and renewed Beijing’s concerns over the security of its oil and gas supplies. With one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways